‘He just wanted a nap, look at that little face!’ Venomous snake is found inside a childcare centre just metres from sleeping children
- A Queensland childcare centre discoverd an unexpected guest on Thursday
- Staff found a yellow faced whip snake metres from where children were resting
- A local snake catcher was called and the animal was removed without incident
Children at a childcare centre in Queensland had a close call on Thursday when a dangerous snake was discovered metres from where they were sleeping.
Staff spotted the unwelcome visitor and quickly notified local snake catchers who arrived and removed the venomous reptile safely.
The yellow faced whip snake had somehow made it’s way into the centre and was found slithering along the floor near a wall.
Children at a childcare centre in Queensland had a close call on Thursday when a dangerous snake was discovered metres from where they were sleeping
Snake Catchers Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan and Gold Coast removed the snake and posted the pictures online to Facebook.
‘This cheeky little yellow faced whip snake had made his way into a childcare centre and was found in close proximity to the resting kids,’ the caption to the post read.
‘Well coordinated action by the staff and a quick phone call to us had him captured and removed within half an hour.’
Others commented on the post praising the quick thinking of staff and the good outcome.
‘He just wanted a nap too, look at that little face,’ said one commenter.
The type of snake, while not aggressive, is venomous and a bite can result in extreme pain in the affected limb.
They can grow up to 1.2 metres and are found throughout most of the country.
Staff fortunately spotted the unwelcome visitor and quickly notified local snake catchers who arrived and removed the snake safely